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Must be enrolled in M2006 Bachelor of Nursing or M3007 Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons).

Synopsis

This unit introduces the student to the concepts of health and illness as they relate to health indicators for vulnerable groups, and local and global healthcare. The influence of the social determinants of health will be explored as they impact on the health and personal wellbeing of individuals.

This unit enables the student to develop a conceptual understanding of health and illness, global and population health, environmental impacts on the health of people, health promotion and health screening.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to;

Identify population health indicators particularly as they relate to vulnerable groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;

Describe the social determinants of health including environmental determinants and the impact of climate change on global health;